Side curtain for vehicle-tops.



APPLICATION FILED AUG. 5, 1913.

Patented June 2, 1914.

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SIDE CURTAIN 1 0B, VEHlIClJll-l-TUPS.

Application filed August 5, 1913.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that l, Jesse it. La Dow, a citizen of the United Etates, residing at Jackson, Jackson county, ltlichigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Side Curtains for Vehicle'lops, of which. the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in side curtains for automobile tops, and for side curtains ior carriage tops in general.

The objects of this ii'lvention are to provide a simple and ellicient means for storing; the side curtains along the horizontal part of the top bows, and of quickly attaching them. inside the bows when it is desired to put the curtains in position.

it further object, is to provide improved tensioning means whereby the mani nilation of the curtain is greatly facilitatcd.

Further objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

ll accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodi ment of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawing", forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure l is a detail perspective view of the back bow of an automobile top with the curtains stored according to my invention. Fig. H is a vertical longitudinal central section through the rear portion of an. automobile top showing the position of the rear section of curtain when it is in use. Fig. H1 is a detail view oi? one of my im proved curtains in position to be rolled up, showing its relation to the top and method of securing the same. Fig. IV is a detail view of one of the hooks for the tension and attaching spring for securing; the curtain and for putting tension on the same when it is being; rolled up for storage.

In the drawing similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Considering the numerals of reference the top bow 1 is shown in Fig. l with the side curtains 3 rolled up upon the same the top bow being provided with the usual side 'llhe curtain the usual con Epecification of Letters Patent.

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struction of side curtain with grommets i, 5 and 6 for securing it at the upper ends to the bows and back, and groinets 7, 8 and 9 for securing the lower ends of the curtain to the inside of the top. It provide a screw eye it) for engagement through the gromet 4 at the upper edge of the curtain. l. provide a tension spring 11. which is secured by a screw eye 12 to the upper central. curved portion oi? the top how. This is provided at its free end with a hook which preferably has a loop for convenience in handling. although such loop is not essential. H M

l l hen the c'zuftain, is in position the book 13 is booked through the eye 10 after the curtain has been put into position and serves as an eltective means for securing the upper edge of the cmrtain to the inside oil. the too bow. /Vhen .it is desired to store the cur tain this hook is withdrawn from the screw eye 10 and is hooked into one of the gromets. A fastener 14!; is provided at the central part oi the bow and the edge of the curtain is secured thereto in anysuitable way. The curtam on the opposite side is disposed. across the bow top and secured to the same the toner, and the two curtains are then rolled up into a close package together and retained in position by a pair oi wire loops 15 engaging a suitable button or buckle as shown. lhe spring, with the hook, effectively secures the upper edge of the curtain to the top and when the heel: is engaged in the gromet. and the curtain secured to the central fastening it is held. very evenly under tension in position and can be readily rolled up and retained by the strap.

l Vhile l have shown coiled. wire loops for holding up the curtains, which have marked advantages, any suitable fastening might be used.

ll desire to state that the structure as shown can be considerably varied without departing from my invention. I believe the specific structure to be valuable, and I desire to claim the specific structure as well as the broader features which appear in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what l claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. The combination of a bow tor a top, a spring pivotally secured to the central part of the curved bow portion and provided with a heel: at its tree end, a curtain witl suit able eyes or groInets, the hook on said spring engaging one of the upper groniets, a fastener at the center of the bow to receive the edge of the curtain whereby the curtain is secured in position by the spring and is secured under tension that it may be wrapped up, and a loop secured to the bow for retaining the rolled-up curtain in place, all 00- acting substantially as described for the purpose specified.

2. The combination of a bow for a top, a spring pivotally secured to the central part of the curved bow portion and provided with a hook at its free end, a curtain with suitable eyes or grornets, the bow at the top to engage the eye on the upper gro-inets, a fastener at the center of the bow to receive the edge of the curtain whereby the curtain is secured in position by the spring and is secured under tension that it may be wrapped up, and a coiled wire loop secured to the bow for retaining the rolledup curtain in place, all coacting substantially as described for the purpose specified.

3. In a side curtain structure for an automobile, the combination with a curtain, of a suitable spring for retaining the curtain in position while in use and for applying tension thereto when the same is rolled and stored along the horizontal part of the top bow, as specified.

4. In a top, the combination of a how, a curtain provided with suitable fastening eyes or gromets, a spring secured to the curved portion of said how and carrying a hook at its free end, a screw eye on said how in position to project through one of said gromets when the curtain is in closed position, a hook on the end of said spring being adapted to engage said screw eye to hold the curtain in closed position, a fastener at the JESSE E. LA DOWV. [1 s.]

Vitnesses CLEVELAND G. PARSi-IALL, MABEL ALLINGTON.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. 0. 

